WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

Springboard Danse is a not-for-profit contemporary dance organization that centers career development and cultivates connections between professional dancers, choreographers, and companies. For 24 years, Springboard was deeply rooted within the vibrant community of Montréal, and will make its United States debut in partnership with Point Park University in 2025. We remain committed to our dynamic ecosystem of international artists and will continue to facilitate professional connections, employment opportunities, and mentorship as we revive and relocate. Springboard believes that the future of the field is fueled by the artists themselves, and commits to supporting their success both within and beyond the existing institutional frameworks.

OUR VISION

Springboard Danse shall be internationally recognized as the leading career development and job placement resource for emerging dancers and choreographers, bringing together diverse talent in the international contemporary dance scene.

Our guiding values are integrity, creativity, equity, diversity, inclusion and mentorship.

OUR COMMITMENT TO ARTISTS

Aligned with Springboard's values, we are committed to breaking down financial barriers to entry. Historically, Springboard has annually awarded $39,000 - $42,000 USD in scholarships for our Summer Project, addressing expressed financial need. We strive to further support our community of dancers by offering free auditions in the future.

In 2020, we introduced the Fellowship Program, an extension of our Emerging Choreographers Program, offering support, residencies, and mentoring resources to choreographers within our global network.

We are actively seeking connections with new donors and foundational grants in order to achieve our evolutionary goals. Over our 22-year history, we have not received support from public or foundational funding bodies in the U.S. or Canada.

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    2016 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, Fernando Melo_© Michael Slobodian

    2022 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, johannes wieland_© Michael Slobodian

    2022 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, Kyle Abraham_© Michael Slobodian

    2022 SBDM_Emerging Choreographer, Kelly Ashton Todd_© Michael Slobodian